www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Giancarlo Stantonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/giancarlo-stanton/?utm_medium=RSS2016-07-11T22:40:41-04:00Giancarlo Stanton beats Todd Frazier to win All-Star Home Run Derby2016-07-11T22:40:41-04:00Bernie Wilsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/11/giancarlo-stanton-beats-todd-frazier-all-star-home/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SAN DIEGO &mdash; Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins won the All-Star Home Run Derby with an impressive display of power that bested defending champion Todd Frazier of the Chicago White Sox.</p> <p>Stanton hit a record 61 homers in three rounds Monday night at Petco Park, including a shot estimated ...Marlins Park in rare air with home run count among lowest in majors2015-07-27T19:57:29-04:00Steven Winehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/27/marlins-park-rare-air-home-run-count-among-lowest-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI &mdash; The weekend before the Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier won the Home Run Derby, he couldn't slug his way out of Marlins Park.</p> <p>Miami Marlins right-hander Dan Haren counted two or three balls hit by Frazier in the four-game series that would have been home runs in Cincinnati but ...All-Star Game about Mike Trout, Kris Bryant and other faces of MLB's future2015-07-13T17:44:02-04:00Ronald Blumhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/13/mike-trout-bryce-harper-kris-bryant-all-star-game/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>CINCINNATI &mdash; Not too long ago, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Gerrit Cole were the ones picking up the extra balls and getting pranked into paying the pricey checks.</p> <p>Now, along with the likes of Kris Bryant, Matt Harvey and many others, they've become the face of the All-Star Game ...Bryce Harper hits three home runs to lead Nationals past Marlins, 7-52015-05-06T15:34:51-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/6/bryce-harper-hits-three-home-runs-lead-nationals-p/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Bryce Harper peppered balls over the fence at Nationals Park on Wednesday afternoon, hitting three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins in their series finale, 7-5.</p> <p>Harper did most of the heavy lifting in a game that grew surprisingly close after ...Giancarlo Stanton's triple, blunder highlight Marlins' sweep of Nationals2015-04-26T17:50:28-04:00Steven Winehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/26/giancarlo-stantons-triple-blunder-highlight-marlin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI &mdash; Giancarlo Stanton needed all of his considerable strength to maintain a stoic expression after he overcame his own baserunning blunder by crawling back to third base.</p> <p>When Stanton scored moments later and reached the dugout, he finally allowed himself a big grin.</p> <p>The Miami Marlins were a laughingstock ...Our best guess: Washington Times staff predictions for the 2015 MLB season2015-04-05T10:17:39-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/5/our-best-guess-washington-times-staff-predictions-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Washington Times' sports staff offers a prediction on how the Washington Nationals will fare this season &mdash; as well as who will take home the top awards from around the major leagues.</p> <p><span><strong>Todd Dybas</strong></span><br />Nationals' record: 96-66<br />Finish in the NL East: First<br />Batting average leader: Ryan Zimmerman, .296<br ...Stanton's 1st HR since beaning helps Marlins beat Nats 5-42015-03-18T17:11:22-04:00Chuck Kinghttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/18/stantons-1st-hr-since-beaning-helps-marlins-beat-n/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>JUPITER, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton homered for the first time since he was beaned last September, part of a three-hit game that helped the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals, 5-4, on Wednesday.</p> <p>Stanton doubled in the first inning against Doug Fister, had an RBI single that made it 2-0 ...Gio Gonzalez says his arm feels "fantastic" after Saturday's game against Miami2015-03-14T15:00:41-04:00Todd Dybashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/14/gio-gonzalez-says-his-arm-feels-fantastic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; This will be the only time Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez has a 7.71 ERA and touts how great everything is.</p> <p>That's Gonzalez's bloated spring ERA after his first two outings. Gonzalez allowed four earned runs in 2 2/3 innings Saturday afternoon against the Miami Marlins, who ...Max Scherzer retires Giancarlo Stanton twice as Marlins beat Nationals2015-03-10T16:26:42-04:00Chuck Kinghttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/10/scherzer-retires-stanton-twice-as-marlins-beat-nat/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>JUPITER, Fla. &mdash; In a matchup of high-priced stars, Max Scherzer got Giancarlo Stanton to ground into a double play and then struck out the slugger in the Washington Nationals&rsquo; 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.</p> <p>Scherzer, signed to a $210 million, seven-year deal as a free agent, ...Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins reach 13-year, $325M megadeal2014-11-17T15:52:07-05:00Steven Winehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/17/giancarlo-stanton-marlins-reach-13-year-325m-megad/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI &mdash; Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has agreed to terms with the team on a $325 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday, the most lucrative deal for an American athlete.</p> <p>The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Marlins ...Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout capture MVP awards2014-11-13T19:39:00-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/13/clayton-kershaw-mike-trout-capture-mvp-awards/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League MVP award in nearly a half-century, coasting an easy victory Thursday.</p> <p>Mike Trout was a unanimous pick for the AL honor after finishing second the previous two years. The 23-year-old became the fifth-youngest MVP in major ...Stanton hit in face by pitch, leaves in ambulance2014-09-11T22:52:48-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/11/stanton-hit-in-face-by-pitch-leaves-in-ambulance/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MILWAUKEE &mdash; Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was hit under the left eye by a fastball and bleeding from the face as he was taken off the field in an ambulance Thursday night.</p> <p>The major league RBI leader was struck by an 88 mph pitch from Mike Fiers of the ...Around the NL East: Stanton making strong push for NL MVP2014-08-26T12:42:13-04:00Daniel Shiferawhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/26/around-the-nl-east-stanton-making-strong-push-for-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>ATLANTA BRAVES&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>With the way the Nationals have played the last two weeks, it's pretty established they're the cream of the NL East crop. Trailing Washington by 7.5 games, hopes of a division title seem slim if you're the Braves. However, Atlanta is still in pretty good position for a ...Nats end Marlins' six-game winning streak, 4-32014-07-30T17:37:09-04:00STEVEN WINEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/30/nats-end-marlins-six-game-winning-streak-4-3/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI (AP) - As the Washington Nationals prepared to take the field with a three-run lead in the ninth, they braced themselves for another comeback bid by the feisty Miami Marlins.</p> <p>This time the Nationals held on - barely. Drew Storen allowed two runs before securing the final out for ...Nationals hang on late to reel in Marlins2014-07-30T19:10:09-04:00Steven Winehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/30/nationals-hang-on-late-to-reel-in-marlins/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI &mdash; As the Washington Nationals prepared to take the field with a three-run lead in the ninth, they braced themselves for another comeback bid by the feisty Miami Marlins.</p> <p>This time the Nationals held on &mdash; barely. Drew Storen allowed two runs before securing the final out for his ...Nationals can't fight back against Marlins, lose 3-02014-07-29T22:27:54-04:00Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/29/nationals-cant-fight-back-against-marlins-lose-3-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><span><strong>GAME IN A NUTSHELL:</strong> On the heels of a gut-punch loss&nbsp;</span><span><span>Monday</span></span><span>&nbsp;night, the Nationals took the field tonight hoping a big-time performance from Stephen Strasburg would help them put the previous 24 hours well behind them. Strasburg did his part, tossing seven inning of 1-run ball, allowing only Giancarlo Stanton's RBI ...Marlins, Koehler lose to Braves 3-22014-05-30T23:21:00-04:00STEVEN WINEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/30/marlins-koehler-lose-to-braves-3-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MIAMI (AP) - Tom Koehler said he gave up too many walks, which forced him to throw too many pitches, which eventually led to too many runs.</p> <p> Koehler took a shutout into the sixth inning but couldn't hold a two-run lead, and the Miami Marlins lost Friday to ...Four-run 10th lifts Marlins over Nationals 8-52014-05-29T00:47:18-04:00HARVEY VALENTINEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/four-run-10th-lifts-marlins-over-nationals-8-5/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Nationals broke out of their recent hitting slump Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins, rallying from an early 4-0 deficit and finishing with 15 hits.</p> <p> They still came up short.</p> <p> Casey McGehee's fourth hit of the game drove in the go-ahead run ...Marlins-Nationals postponed by rain2014-05-27T21:31:01-04:00HARVEY VALENTINEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/marlins-nationals-postponed-by-rain/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> WASHINGTON (AP) - Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond has a discomforting thought for teams trying to pitch to Giancarlo Stanton.</p> <p> "He's still a young major league hitter and that's maybe scary to think about, what's he's been able to accomplish in such a short time and that there's ...Giancarlo Stanton has way with Nats again, hitting monster homer in Marlins win2014-05-26T18:38:21-04:00Brian McNallyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/giancarlo-stanton-has-way-nats-again-hitting-monst/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The ball screamed through the air and center fielder Denard Span turned and chased out of obligation and courtesy more than expectation.</p> <p>It whistled over the center field wall, 402 feet away from home plate, and smacked with a thud high against the garage that houses the grounds crew's equipment ...